Plant safety record
Dahlia
Dahlia spp.
Prevent access to plants correctly identified in the genus Dahlia and contact a veterinarian or animal poison-control service when chewing occurred and signs develop.
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Cats
TOXIC
ASPCA classifies Dahlia species as toxic to cats and reports mild gastrointestinal signs and mild dermatitis.
Dogs
TOXIC
ASPCA classifies Dahlia species as toxic to dogs and reports mild gastrointestinal signs and mild dermatitis.
Quick answer
ASPCA lists Dahlia species as toxic to cats and dogs and reports mild gastrointestinal signs and mild dermatitis.
Plant identity and scope
This record follows ASPCA's Dahlia species scope and represents the genus Dahlia. It does not establish a safety conclusion for unrelated plants with dahlia in a cultivar or product name.
What the evidence supports
The toxic result is supported at ASPCA's genus scope for cats and dogs. It is not inferred from the Asteraceae family.
Safety classifications come from PawPlants' governed evidence record, not from a retailer or product label.
If exposure may have occurred
Prevent further access, retain a label or clear photo, and contact a veterinarian or animal poison-control service when signs appear or the amount is uncertain.
Open PawPlants emergency guidance for immediate next steps and contact options.
Evidence and sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control — DahliaCat: Toxic; Dog: Toxic; subject: Dahlia species.
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew — Plants of the World Online — DahliaBotanical identity subject: Dahlia.